Clinical Trials Manager

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Clinical Trials Manager in Wilmington, Delaware. The ideal candidate will lead strategic planning and development for clinical research, supervising nurses and staff at Nemours Children's Hospital.

This role involves overseeing clinical trials in collaboration with various research partners and requires a solid background in clinical pediatric research, particularly pediatric oncology. A Master's degree is preferred alongside five years of clinical research experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred; bachelor's degree with appropriate experience may be acceptable.
• Five years of Clinical Research Coordinator experience or equivalent.
• Pediatric oncology clinical research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with medical staff to assess needs related to clinical trial research.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of research staff.
• Provide guidance for submissions to scientific and ethical review committees.

Skills

Clinical research management

Strategic planning

Supervision of staff

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Clinical Trials Manager. The Clinical Trials Manager provides strategic planning, growth, and development for Clinical Research conducted in the Delaware Valley. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the responsibilities of research nurses and staff conducting studies and oversees the management of all clinical research projects conducted at Nemours Children’s Hospital—Delaware. Managing both Hematology and Oncology Research Associates, this position will support the Moseley Institute in Delaware Valley. Collaborating with research partners across multiple Nemours sites and non‑Nemours sites, this leadership role will work in conjunction with the enterprise coalition for the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (NCCBD).

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and development: meet with the medical staff and faculty to assess needs related to clinical trial research, develop goals and performance measures in conjunction with faculty, and provide feedback to the Associate Administrator – Delaware on new and ongoing initiatives.
• Assist with budget management of the clinical trials program in Delaware Valley.
• Supervision and oversight: supervise and coordinate the daily activities of research coordinators and staff, provide guidance for submissions to scientific and ethical review committees, review new research protocols, conduct interviews and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide oversight, periodic review, and feedback to clinical trials staff, including systematic record‑keeping, drug accountability, patient interactions, equipment tracking, and adherence to good clinical practice.
• Provide pre‑review prior to external audit or investigations.
• Responsible for performance management of designated staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s degree with appropriate experience may be acceptable.
• BSN with an active Delaware Nursing License preferred.
• Five years of Clinical Research Coordinator experience or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years clinical pediatric experience; pediatric oncology clinical research experience preferred.